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President John Dramani Mahama met with the steering committee of the National House of Chiefs to discuss pressing issues affecting traditional governance in Ghana, particularly the growing number of chieftaincy disputes across the country. The meeting highlighted the need for constitutional reforms, strengthened traditional governance structures, and improved collaboration between the government andContinue Reading

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In response to severe food shortages in Senior High Schools, President John Mahama has ordered the Chief of Staff to collaborate with the GES to distribute food supplies from Tema warehouses. President John Mahama has taken a decisive action to address the escalating food shortages in Senior High Schools (SHS)Continue Reading

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President John Dramani Mahama has met with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to address longstanding challenges in Ghana’s energy sector, particularly the financial sustainability of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the overall power distribution framework. The meeting, held at the President’s office, marked the beginning of what the President described as a new chapterContinue Reading

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The Finance Minister-designate, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has reiterated the Mahama government’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, which was originally introduced by the Akufo-Addo administration. This statement follows President Mahama’s promise during his 2024 campaign to build upon, rather than abolish, the policy.Continue Reading

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Finance Minister-Designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has confirmed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC)-led government will reintroduce road tolls in Ghana in line with the party’s 2024 manifesto. Speaking during his vetting session before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, January 13, 2025, Ato Forson said the NDC remainsContinue Reading

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The Finance Minister-designate, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has pledged to prioritise efficiency and fiscal discipline in the use of state resources. Speaking during his vetting before the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Dr Forson emphasised the need to eliminate waste in government spending as a key strategy to stabilise the nation’sContinue Reading

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Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister-designate, has outlined his vision to raise revenue without resorting to tax increases, emphasising a focus on improving compliance. Appearing before the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Dr Forson pledged to collaborate with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to strengthen tax collection systems and enhanceContinue Reading

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Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister-designate, has assured former President Nana Akufo-Addo and the people of Ghana that the country will not default on its debt obligations under his leadership. Speaking before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, 13 January, Dr Forson addressed concerns raised by the formerContinue Reading

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The Finance Minister-designate, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has vowed to abolish the betting tax and the E-levy in his first budget when he’s approved. Speaking before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, January 13, Dr Forson argued that the current betting tax has failed to achieve its intended objectivesContinue Reading

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The Member of Parliament for Effutu and leader of the Minority Caucus in the 9th Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused President John Dramani Mahama of breaching the Standing Orders of Parliament. The Minority Leader raised concerns on behalf of the Minority Caucus regarding the notification to Parliament of the ministerialContinue Reading

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